NBRRI ACHIEVEMENT

NBRRI's achievements reflect our unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and impact in the construction industry. Through research, testing, training, consultancy, advocacy, and collaboration, NBRRI continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nigeria's built environment and driving sustainable development nationwide.

Building a Legacy: NBRRI's Achievements

Nigerian Building Research Institute (NBRRI) has achieved significant milestones in advancing the construction industry in Nigeria. Some notable achievements include:

Development of Innovative Construction Materials: NBRRI has spearheaded research and development initiatives resulting in the creation of innovative construction materials tailored to local needs and conditions. These materials offer improved performance, durability, and sustainability, contributing to the enhancement of building quality and longevity.
Establishment of Testing Standards and Protocols: NBRRI has played a pivotal role in developing testing standards and protocols for construction materials and systems, ensuring adherence to quality and safety requirements. These standards have helped to raise industry benchmarks and promote best practices in construction across Nigeria.
Capacity Building and Training: NBRRI has conducted extensive capacity building programs and training initiatives aimed at equipping professionals in the construction industry with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their fields. These efforts have contributed to the continuous improvement of the workforce and the adoption of modern construction practices.

Policy Advocacy and Implementation: NBRRI has actively engaged with policymakers and regulatory bodies to advocate for the implementation of policies and regulations that promote sustainable and resilient construction practices. Through its advocacy efforts, NBRRI has influenced policy decisions that support the growth and development of the construction sector in Nigeria.
Research Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: NBRRI has fostered collaboration with local and international research institutions, facilitating knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices in construction research and innovation. These collaborations have led to the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions tailored to the Nigerian context.
Recognition and Awards: NBRRI's contributions to the construction industry have been recognized through various awards and accolades, highlighting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact. These awards serve as a testament to NBRRI's dedication to advancing the construction industry and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria.

Previous achievements in R&D by the Institute include:
–    Development of cheaper alternative building materials from locally abundant raw materials for housing
–    Pozzolana from agro-industrial wastes like rice husk, sugar cane baggash
–    Roofing sheets from coir fibre and
–    Road materials
–    Building physics and thermal comfort studies, lighting, ventilation, acoustics and solar energy
–    Manual Brickmaking machine
–    Electrohydraulic Brickmaking machine
–    Interlocking Blocking machines
–    Laterite Grinding and mixing machines
–    Paving Stone making machine
–    Pedestrian Roller compactor
–    Fibre Concrete Roof Tile making machine
–    Basic Remote Sensing Techniques for Terrain Evaluation
–    Subgrade Soils maps of Nigeria
–    Construction Tools for Bricklaying and Plastering
–    Stonecrete Block Technology

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Tremendous achievements have been recorded by the institute recently among but not limited to the following:
–    Investigations into several Building collapses all across the Country
–    Preliminary Survey of Some limestone Deposits in Nigeria
–    Preliminary Survey of some Clay Deposits in Nigeria
–    Design and Fabrication of Water-Bitumen Spraying Machine
–    Design and Fabrication of Cube, Beam Moulds and Slump Cone Apparatus
–    Assessment of Speed trends during Day-time and Night-time of Nigerian Drivers
–    Construction of Skill Acquisition Centres in Ogun, Plateau, Akwa- Ibom, Benue and Bayelsa States
–    Establishment of New Laboratory at the Administrative Headquarters
–    Establishment of Library at the Administrative Headquarters.
–    Establishment of Pozzolana Cement Pilot Plant at the National Laboratory Complex.

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NBRRI’s achievements reflect its commitment to advancing the construction industry in Nigeria through research, innovation, capacity building, and advocacy, thereby contributing to the country’s socio-economic development and infrastructure sustainability.